Project brings clean water to poor neighborhoods in the Philippines

Rotary International News -- 8 April 2011

Residents in two poor neighborhoods of Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines, have clean drinking water because of a project supported by the International H2O Collaboration, an alliance between Rotary International and USAID.

The effort, sponsored by the Rotary clubs of Armadale, Western Australia, Australia, and Zamboanga City West, in cooperation with the Zamboanga City Water District, established a system that pipes water more than 2 miles to homes and schools in two barangays in Zamboanga City. The cost of the US$400,000 project is split between The Rotary Foundation and USAID.

Launched in 2009, the alliance works to implement long-term, sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene projects in the developing world. The first phase of the partnership has focused on three countries: Ghana, the Philippines, and the Dominican Republic.

Watch the video above, produced by Cinesur Films for the Zamboanga City West club and the Zamboanga City Water District.

See a photo gallery of Rotary water projects

9 Comments:

At 10:41AM on 20 May 2011, ojomu babajide olamilekan wrote: is a good project that will help human being for orientation in the community.I will to join ther volunteer in your country. volunteer services.

At 12:11PM on 16 May 2011, Barbara F. Duke wrote: It is wonderful to know we are a part of bringing clean water to other less fortunate than us in the USA.

At 9:52AM on 2 May 2011, melvin f wrote: good job Guys

At 11:56AM on 21 April 2011, IPP Emilio B. Aquino wrote: This is a great project which showcases how Rotary International and the TRF touch the lives of the many small people who had languished over a long period of time due to lack of access to clean water. When the project was implemented a lot of Rotarians from our District responded by contributing to the TRF. They saw for themselves where their contributions go and the impact of the project on their countrymen. Kudos to RI/TRF and USAID for a great partnership.

At 12:06PM on 12 April 2011, Jack Hartmann wrote: Interesting international co-operation for upliftment

At 12:04PM on 12 April 2011, Joe Servino,PE wrote: Good project and smart of the Rotary to install a permanent water system.

At 9:34AM on 11 April 2011, Bernard K wrote: very good project

At 9:49AM on 11 April 2011, amos van raalte wrote: want to have more info on the project want to be active member

At 9:50AM on 11 April 2011, Angelito Pua wrote: Blessings come in different forms! Thanks to The Rotary Foundation and USAID.

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